Saturday, April 24, 2021

The Word

Meditate. Think about the words of God…the Word of God.

In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He existed in the beginning with God. God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. ... So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father's one and only Son. John 1:1-4, 14

Jesus is the Word of God—and here John tells us that The Word is the Creator—giving life to everything and everyone. He is God. Glory be to the Father…and to the Son…and to the Holy Spirit. It is beyond our comprehension to even consider God before the beginning of time…before creation. Awesome. 

Jesus is also proclaimed as the “Word of God” in the book of Revelation when it describes His second coming. Note the other names for Jesus used in this passage below. Faith and True, King of Kings and Lord of Lords. There is no doubt that this is describing Jesus Christ.

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Then I saw heaven opened, and a white horse was standing there. Its rider was named Faithful and True, for he judges fairly and wages a righteous war. His eyes were like flames of fire, and on his head were many crowns. A name was written on him that no one understood except himself. He wore a robe dipped in blood, and his title was the Word of God. The armies of heaven, dressed in the finest of pure white linen, followed him on white horses. From his mouth came a sharp sword to strike down the nations. He will rule them with an iron rod. He will release the fierce wrath of God, the Almighty, like juice flowing from a winepress. On his robe at his thigh was written this title: King of all kings and Lord of all lords.
Revelation 19:11-16 (Underlined for emphasis.)

We have the assurance of eternal life through Jesus—the Word of God—as recorded by Peter.

For you have been born again, but not to a life that will quickly end. Your new life will last forever because it comes from the eternal, living word of God. 1 Peter 1:23

 It is one thing to know God…and another to have a relationship with Him.

Prayer ~ Lord God, You are the Word of God—and it is only through You that we know the Father. You are the Way, The Truth and the Life. We are called to be holy—but we can only do that with the power of the Holy Spirit. Cleanse our hearts and fill us again with Your love and grace that we can live holy lives before You—to honor and serve You.

Verses of Salvation ~ This salvation was something even the prophets wanted to know more about when they prophesied about this gracious salvation prepared for you. They wondered what time or situation the Spirit of Christ within them was talking about when he told them in advance about Christ's suffering and his great glory afterward. They were told that their messages were not for themselves, but for you. And now this Good News has been announced to you by those who preached in the power of the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. It is all so wonderful that even the angels are eagerly watching these things happen. So think clearly and exercise self-control. Look forward to the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world. So you must live as God's obedient children. Don't slip back into your old ways of living to satisfy your own desires. You didn't know any better then. But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy. For the Scriptures say, "You must be holy because I am holy."  1 Peter 1:10-16

Bible Trivia Answer of the Week: Where is Jesus now? In Heaven, seated at the right hand of the Father.

I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God's power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God's right hand in the heavenly realms. Now he is far above any ruler or authority or power or leader or anything else--not only in this world but also in the world to come. God has put all things under the authority of Christ and has made him head over all things for the benefit of the church. Ephesians 1:19-22

 Bible Trivia Question for next week ~ What is the Sabbath?


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